Fireworks (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Moshimo, Japan. The annual fireworks festival is about to take place and a group of schoolboys, arguing over whether they are round or flat when viewed from different angles, set out to find it out.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 30m
Fireworks is an animated fantasy drama centered on two middle schoolers, Norimichi and Nazuna, who attempt to run away together during a summer festival. The film explores themes of teenage infatuation and the desire to alter the past using a mysterious marble, leading to several alternate timeline sequences. Parents should be aware of mild sexual innuendo involving the characters, some instances of physical aggression, and brief… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fireworks appropriate for kids?
Fireworks is an animated fantasy drama centered on two middle schoolers, Norimichi and Nazuna, who attempt to run away together during a summer festival. The film explores themes of teenage infatuation and the desire to alter the past using a mysterious marble, leading to… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fireworks
What happens in Fireworks, moment by moment
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Fireworks
The film contains light sexual content, including teen boys making crude comments about a teacher's appearance and a girl discussing her mother's past extramarital affairs. There are scenes featuring brief, non-explicit glimpses of characters in swimwear or undressing, and one moment where characters land in a suggestive position while hiding.
Violence and gore in Fireworks
There are occasional scenes of moderate physical conflict. These include a girl being physically dragged away by her mother, a teen boy being punched in the face resulting in a visible bruise, and a tense sequence where characters are pushed from a lighthouse structure.
Language in Fireworks
The dialogue contains very infrequent, mild profanity, including the use of words like 'bastard' and 'ass' in specific character interactions.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fireworks
Alcohol consumption is depicted briefly in a few scenes involving adults, consistent with the festival setting of the film.
Mature themes in Fireworks
The story deals with complex emotional topics, including the impact of divorce and abandonment on a child, as well as the overarching theme of wishing to change one's reality to escape a difficult home life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fireworks appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fireworks is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Fireworks is an animated fantasy drama centered on two middle schoolers, Norimichi and Nazuna, who attempt to run away together during a summer festival. The film explores themes of teenage infatuation and the desire to…
What age rating does Fireworks have?
Fireworks is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Fireworks about?
Fireworks is an animated fantasy drama centered on two middle schoolers, Norimichi and Nazuna, who attempt to run away together during a summer festival. The film explores themes of teenage infatuation and the desire to alter the past using a mysterious marble, leading to several alternate timeline sequences. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Fireworks?
The film contains light sexual content, including teen boys making crude comments about a teacher's appearance and a girl discussing her mother's past extramarital affairs. There are scenes featuring brief, non-explicit glimpses of characters in swimwear or…
How violent is Fireworks?
There are occasional scenes of moderate physical conflict. These include a girl being physically dragged away by her mother, a teen boy being punched in the face resulting in a visible bruise, and a tense sequence where characters are pushed from a lighthouse…
Is the language in Fireworks appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains very infrequent, mild profanity, including the use of words like 'bastard' and 'ass' in specific character interactions.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fireworks?
Alcohol consumption is depicted briefly in a few scenes involving adults, consistent with the festival setting of the film.
What mature themes appear in Fireworks?
The story deals with complex emotional topics, including the impact of divorce and abandonment on a child, as well as the overarching theme of wishing to change one's reality to escape a difficult home life.
How long is Fireworks?
Fireworks runs 90 minutes, directed by Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Akiyuki Shinbo, released in 2017.
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